Laman Plaza Playground Opens

The North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department recently opened the second accessible playground in North Little Rock at Laman Plaza located at 2801 Orange Street in North Little Rock. The playground is located between the North Little Rock Community Center and the William F. Laman Public Library. The new accessible playground has been built on the footprint of the old water fountain in Laman Plaza. It improves access to play for children with disabilities and 200+ children and teens from local low-income neighborhoods who use the William F. Laman Library as a community center. This universally designed play space is the second accessible playground in North Little Rock and can accommodate 269 children at a time. Renovations to the Laman Plaza provide the Laman Library and the North Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department more space to deliver safe community programs. “We envision Laman Plaza as a destination for families by continuing to build our community across economic barriers and abilities. Families of all demographics can spend the day in North Little Rock going between the library and the playground for free,” shared Mayor Hartwick. Accessible parking and entrances to Laman Plaza are available from parking lots on the east and west side of Laman Library. Accessible bathrooms are available in William F. Laman Library.